CHAPTER 29: WHAT IFS

MICHAEL'S POV

The tension between Dionnah and I was evident to Danielle. I noticed her glancing between the two of us with concern and wonder written on her face. I guess she had all right to wonder, Dionnah kept throwing death glances at me when she thought I wasn't looking. 

My eyes moved to Mr. Delaney, who was distant from all conversations. He was just a simple man who loved food. He kept his head down most of the dinner, eating and drinking and enjoying his meal. Jon and Dani also kept quiet only answering questions here or there about the wedding that Mrs. Delaney would ask. 

But the star of the meal was Derick who kept rehashing his time as Dee's boyfriend and with the help of his ex-mother-in-law he didn't stop there. 

I was furious at the whole ordeal and was counting down the minutes for the dinner to be over. Dee however, was zoned out most of the time, like she would rather be anywhere else than here. 

After dinner,